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If a forest has a variety of tree species, is it better at fighting climate change? A U of A study says yes
Planting trees is often a go-to action for environmental sustainability, but it turns out that it really matters what types of trees you plant — and where.
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Vermont Climate Council’s equity group reflects on accusations of tokenism, barriers to better representation
A subcommittee member led others through an exercise that put a fine point on the demographic makeup of the Climate Council’s Just Transitions subcommittee. It’s charged with protecting Vermont’s most vulnerable communities while Vermont transitions through climate-focused changes.
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LISTEN: Tamara Toles O'Laughlin on reimagining environmental and climate leadership
“People are finding really innovative ways to tell stories.”
Tamara Toles O'Laughlin joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss the Glass Cliff phenomenon, how organizations fail to support diverse leaders, and how we can reimagine environmental leadership.
Tamara Toles O'Laughlin is the CEO and president of the Environmental Grantmakers Association and founder of Climate Critical Earth. She also talks about the importance of emotional support in the workplace and taking time to decompress.
The Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast is a biweekly podcast featuring the stories and big ideas from past and present fellows, as well as others in the field. You can see all of the past episodes here.
Listen below to our discussion with Tamara Toles O'Laughlin, and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes, Spotify, or Stitcher.
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Bird genomes hint at survival during climate change
Stopping the decline of global biodiversity is one of society’s most pressing challenges, but we often have a limited understanding of which species are likely to be most sensitive to population declines under environmental pressures such as climate change.
Black scientists on the rise as NOAA steps up recruiting
Long assailed for its poor record in minority hiring, NOAA in the past 20 months added 82 Black scientists to its workforce, increasing their number by nearly a third.
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Sea Potential works to empower people of color in marine sciences
‘The key is being able to feel comfortable … these spaces need to feel safe.’
Climate change could make skiing less diverse, more exclusive
As the world warms, it gets more expensive to make artificial snow, and more costly to hit the slopes—effectively shutting many out of the sport.
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